Let me borrow Sir Abraham Maslow's literature to start this blog, "In any given moment we have two options: To step forward into growth or to step back into safety". I will leave to you how you'll interpret his quote since it's very straight forward for everyone. The latest Sun Life Grand #LiveBrighter Forum held at Quest Hotel Cebu is both educative and a career talk. I will elaborate a little about it in few sentences below.


Sun Life Grand Live Brighter Forum is educative, it imparts life lessons that are not thoroughly emphasize in school. It presented data that will help you understand the value of financial products such as ordinary Life Insurance, variable Life Insurances and Mutual Funds. The resource speakers elaborate more about products Income Protection, Health Protection, Education Fund, Retirement Fund, Business Fund, Car/House Fund, Travel Fund and others.

It's also a career talk for aspiring Financial Advisors, those who have passion to help other people to plan their future. Sun Life Advisor and Manager Candidate Don Ursal shares his experience as a Financial Advisor to inspire the crowd attending the Forum. As a financial advisor, it also entails a rewarding compensation. Your consistent performance leads to monetary bonuses on top of commissions. Top performing advisors enjoys all-expense  travels locally or internationally, the opportunity to earn is endless. And there's also an avenue for recognition such as excellence awards and the Macaulay Club uphold the values that make Sun Life one of the top insurance provider in the country.


Here's what you need to do if you wanted to be part of the Sun Life Financial Advisor Team. If you want to follow your passion, live a life of purpose and wanted to help secure  People's future, then you've done the initial steps already. Now, since being a Financial Advisor is a professional career, you must take and pass the Licensing Exam at the Insurance Commission, before that you should also attend interviews and take the Personal Orientation Profile (POP) Screen Test. Visit your nearest Sun Life Financial office for more details.

Sun Life Financial Grand Live Brighter Forum Cebu posted at Cebu Events Blog

On its 5th year attendance, Sun Life Financial Philippines Triathlon Team joined the Ironman 70.3 in Cebu August with 13 tri-athletes led by Sun Life brand ambassador Piolo Pascual, actor Enchong Dee, and its very own executives.

Piolo Pascual, Enchong Dee and Toniel Ty formed the first relay team, the trio raced in bike, swim and run discipline, respectively.


Sun Life Executives also seen on action at the race with Chief Investments Officer Michael Enriquez (bike), Sun Life Business Development Manager for Partnership Distribution, Toots Malapad and Sun Life Sales Training & Development Head Ged Custodia.

Jan Chiu (swim), a former national team member together with Sun Life Digital Transformation Specialist Karl Villalonga (bike) and TBR Sun Life Dream Marathon 2017 top finisher Alfred

The 3rd team will also comprised of Diacosa (run), while an all-female team will consist of elite athletes Bea Grabador (swim), Laarni de Guzman (bike), and Charlle Sy (run).



Benedict Sison said it’s a thrill for Sun Life to to once again be part of Ironman 70.3, which is a perfect venue for them to highlight Sun Life’s health and wellness thrust. Sun Life, which has expanded its purpose beyond helping clients achieve lifetime financial security, aims to encourage Filipinos to live healthier lives. In fact, the company has been beefing up its suite of health and accident insurance products and has been launching programs that promote the cause.

“By having our own brand ambassador and executives leading the Sun Life Tri Team in Ironman, we’re confident that we’re sending a clear message that we're committed to this purpose," Sison said. “We hope that by following the journey of our athletes in this race, more Filipinos will be inspired to lead healthier lives."

Sun Life PH Triathlon Team at 2018 Ironman Race Cebu posted at Cebu Events Blog

'Twas a light Sunday afternoon at Ayala Center Cebu, listening to some of Cebu’s young entrepreneurs sharing how one can pursue his passion while also enjoying financial freedom in Let’s Have Some FUNds event presented by Sun Life Financial as part of its celebration of Financial Independence Month this June. Event's hosts by Sun Life Trainer and Pop District Bazaar host Jett Pe and Miss Cebu 2011 and ABS-CBN TV personality Mia Ali.



"Money after Graduation" topic is take up by Kaz Onozawa of lifestyle apparel brand "Rhipstop"; marketing and events agency "Spectrum; restaurant "Morals and Malice" & specialty retail "Common Ground" & "Fly". Kaz imparts to both college students and fresh graduates crowd the importance of College since its a good venue to create good network and an introduction to the "real world", so it's important no to take you college friends and classmates for granted. And when you graduate, graduate with a Journey in mind.



After college graduation, you may get a job right away or relax for a bit, you've been in school since kindergarten so you deserve to give back to yourself and enjoy. Get a job to learn and earn, an ideal environment is in the corporate since it will teach you on how to manage people. While working, when you feel  you're ready to move up, you may apply for a promotion or move to another company that you feel will help you with your goals. At this moment you will learn how to make money work for you.



Don't be afraid to ask for a financial advice, consult a trusted financial adviser who can fortify your goals. Work with them to set aside a extra income for life or health insurance, mutual funds or stocks or bonds, in these manner you are making baby steps to make money work for you. Learn what you can at work, apply these learning to start your business and make extra money.

Working Smart means to maximize your time especially if you're starting a business. Some of Kaz' tips is waking up early than usual, make you commute productive when caught by traffic, leave work on time, sleep early and go full time on your side line business on weekends. Lastly, a good mentor always inspires you and develops you in several aspects, have One.



Other speakers on that afternoon are architect and Blind Clothing owner Kathrynn Dawn Sy, and Sugbo Mercado's Karlo Lim. Sun Life Trainer Danah Mae Latonio, and Sun Life Regional Sales Managers Margaret Bernardo and Michael Gustilo also share their concrete steps that one can take to steer his financial journey in the right direction.

Musical performances from Jacky Chang, Bethany, and Mandaue Nights wowed the crowd in between the talks. Prizes including investment starter funds worth P5,000 and Ayala Cinema movie tickets were given away through raffle draws. Let's have some Funds is supported by BAI TV, Cebu Bloggers Society, Cebu Content Creators and Ayala Center Cebu.

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